Pat Ting Hung

This is the second of the Shaw Brothers productions of stories from the classic Chinese folk tale Journey to the West. This segment relates the story of Princess Iron Fan's efforts to kidnap Tripitaka and eat his flesh so that, along with her followers, she will gain immortality.

Although King Cat was one of Chang I's earliest films, the young actor was already showing the promise that would make him the star of countless Shaw Brothers' martial arts movies. Chang plays Chan Chao, a knight of justice, who thwarts the plans of Minister Peng to assassinate the revered Judge Pao Cheng over and over again. Lo Lieh gives Chang a good run for his money as the evil and sinister henchman of Minister Peng. (hkcinemagic.com)

Starring the stunning, teenage heartthrob Pat Ting Hung, The Butterfly Chalice marks the important directing debut of the kung-fu film genre's most principle figure Chang Cheh, as he burst the martial arts and swordplay movie doors wide open, announcing the beginning of the end for the Cantonese musicals. The Story revolves around Tian Yu Quan (Chin Feng) who rushes to the aid of an elderly fisherman who is bullied by an arrogant relative of the Qiu Shan ministry. (listal.com)

An underworld leader, who uses masks and other forms of deception, is wreaking havoc on Hong Kong and aspires for world domination. Through a series of unfortunate events, a young woman is caught up in the crimes of this "Temptress" and ends up being hunted down by both law-keepers and law-breakers. (imdb)

Inspired by Albert Camus's The Plague, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow is perhaps Lung Kong's grandest vision, and a testament to his uncompromising humanist convictions. From a rat infestation in the slums, a fast-spreading virus grips Hong Kong, inducing panic when the government is slow to react. Mercilessly cut down by censors for its frank portrayal of class and political conflicts at the time of its release, the film found new critical acclaim in during the SARS outbreak decades later. (The Movie Database)

Not a love triangle but a love rectangle, Rose, Be My Love is a romantic drama that represents the high standards achieved by Shaw Brothers in both star power and technical polish. Set on the eve of Pearl Harbor and Hong Kong's invasion by the Japanese, the tragic romance takes on added poignancy in light of the future fate of leading lady Li Ting, the "Rose" of Rose, Be My Love who committed suicide a mere three months after the movie's release.

Tu Chang's boss thinks highly of him and is prepared to give him his daughter's hand in marriage. Lan Fen, a company typist, is Tu's sweetheart. She gets pregnant by him and threatens to tell the manager unless he's prepared to do the right thing. Tu however is bent on marrying Jenny. (Letterboxd)

In a wealthy household, there is a fair amount of enmity between the mother-in-law and her daughter towards the new wife of the son. When the daughter is murdered, Yan-niang is caught with the murder weapon in her hand and the dear old mother-in-law immediately accuses her of being the killer and her weak-spined son just mumbles and doesn't defend his wife. The judicial system rushes a judgment through - guilty - execution scheduled... - BrianNaas

Northeastern China is infested with bandits. Hsiao Kai (Paul Chang Chung), a wandering knight, captures a white horse from thieves. His skilful handling of the horse earns his admiration of fellow traveler Chu Ching Hsu (Wong Chung Shun). They arrive at Lo Lung Kow, where the villagers hunt for a living and are constantly terrorized by bandits. Grocer Ting Tze Pao returns from his negotiations with the bandits with bad news. They intend to collect furs from the villagers at a fixed price.

A Shaw Brothers comedy starring Peter Chen Ho and Ding Ling.

HK crime drama thriller film.

Part two of the wartime love story.

Comedy of Mismatches begins with widow Sun who single-handedly raises her son Yu Lang (Chin Feng) and daughter Zhu Yi (Li Hsiang Chun). One day, Mother Sun sends her children to the temple, where Yu Lang encounters Hui Niang (Pat Ting). Artist Xu Ya is also at the temple, praying that his daughter Wen Gu (Carrie Ku) will find a good husband. Soon after, Wen Gu encounters the nobleman’s son Pei Zheng (Wai Mao), and the two fall in love at first sight.